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contrast that with the statements by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence was that much better than america's on september 16 or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be candid or to avoid misstatements. secretary clinton, what evidence was there that was so compeling that it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make these representations about spon stains you protests, anti-muslim videos and the like, despite evidence and statements of libya's own president ott con tear. -- contrary? statements an affirmative act on her part where was the it? >> congressman, i was not involved in the so-called talking points process. my understanding is it was a typical process trying to get to the best information available, it was an intelligence product. they are, as i again understand it, working with their committees of jurisdiction to try to unpack that but i will say that all of the senior administration officials, including ambassador rice, who spoke publicly to this terrible in
contrast that with the statements by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence was that much better than america's on september 16 or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be candid or to avoid misstatements. secretary clinton, what evidence was there that was so compeling that it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make these representations about spon stains you protests, anti-muslim videos and the like,...
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threat to the united states. when you have limited power, it makes someone like chuck tickle very skeptical of the ability of the united states to do that -- chuck hagel very skeptical of the ability of united states to do that. when he traveled with president obama, a think this was part of this discussion. host: what relationship does carry schmidt and senator hagel have? guest: if you look of a first term of the obama administration, there were doubts about his foreign policy and. it was natural for him to pick then-senator clinton to be secretary of state. i think in a second term, he is not running for reelection. he is more inclined to pick somebody he is comfortable with. the gun along in the senate, so presumably they will get along in it administrations -- they got along in the senate, so presumably they will get along in the administration. i think the fundamental reason, senator hagel, he and the president are in lock step. one of the things it should be done in the hearings for the nomination, and the
threat to the united states. when you have limited power, it makes someone like chuck tickle very skeptical of the ability of the united states to do that -- chuck hagel very skeptical of the ability of united states to do that. when he traveled with president obama, a think this was part of this discussion. host: what relationship does carry schmidt and senator hagel have? guest: if you look of a first term of the obama administration, there were doubts about his foreign policy and. it was...
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reach the united states constitution? -- the united states constitution? >> i do. >> this is my daughter. >> hello, mali, how are you? -- molly, how are you? >> how are you? >> do not hide. >> she is a start. -- star. quest congratulations, everybody. enjoy the day. -- >> congratulations, everybody. enjoy the day. >> thank you again. >> thank you. >> we go back. >> i have been here for 200 years. >> i will tell you a story about that. >> they are just plain old nuts and bolts. all right. >> to you solemnly swear you will support and defend the constitution of the united states? do you take this obligation freely? so help you god? >> i do. [indiscernible] >> how are you. ? >> you will be forest. spread your legs. -- you will be frisked. spread your legs. >> good to see you. >> hello. how are you? what is your name? you are ok. i will be darned. you look great. ok. what you will do -- we will reenact this. ready? >> do you solemnly swear you will support and defend the constitution of the united states? you take this obligation without any reservation? so he
reach the united states constitution? -- the united states constitution? >> i do. >> this is my daughter. >> hello, mali, how are you? -- molly, how are you? >> how are you? >> do not hide. >> she is a start. -- star. quest congratulations, everybody. enjoy the day. -- >> congratulations, everybody. enjoy the day. >> thank you again. >> thank you. >> we go back. >> i have been here for 200 years. >> i will tell you a story...
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according to governor christie sandy damaged or destroyed 346,000 housing units. that number some 72,397 were covered by the national flood insurance program whose owners have submitted claims and are awaiting the insurance payout for comprehensive repairs. thus far only 18% have received funds pursuant to their claims. over 80% of my constituents are waiting in limbo and in intolerable situations that is making a bad situation worse. more of our -- moreover, there are a society of 115,000 insurance claims relating to sandy many of them waiting. this is must-pass legislation. we have an obligation, we have a duty, to meet this compelling need and contractual obligation. this legislation takes us in that direction and i want to thank chairman garrett. >> the gentleman from new york. >> i want to thank mr. garrett especially for earlier his request to make sure that we included on this bill every member from the new york, new jersey, connecticut delegations as sponsors of this bill. and every member of the committee. i want to thank the ranking member mrs. waters. w
according to governor christie sandy damaged or destroyed 346,000 housing units. that number some 72,397 were covered by the national flood insurance program whose owners have submitted claims and are awaiting the insurance payout for comprehensive repairs. thus far only 18% have received funds pursuant to their claims. over 80% of my constituents are waiting in limbo and in intolerable situations that is making a bad situation worse. more of our -- moreover, there are a society of 115,000...
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by in large the united states is a nation of immigrants. built and strengthened by men, women and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold actions for comprehensive immigration reform. [applause]. today, we take an oath to protect and defend our constitution, our people and our freedom. to protect and defend that is our first responsibility. and our democracy requires that we each uphold the duty of keeping americans safe in their homes and in their schools and in their neighborhoods. as we mourn the families of newtown, we know ensuring the safety of all americans will be a truly meaningful tribute to the children and teachers of sandy hook elementary school. for the strength of our democracy and sake of our children, let us work together to protect and defend all of our people. [applause]. in the same year that president lincoln issues emancipation proclamation, the statute of freedom was unveiled. it continues that dome, continues to be a beacon of freedom of th
by in large the united states is a nation of immigrants. built and strengthened by men, women and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold actions for comprehensive immigration reform. [applause]. today, we take an oath to protect and defend our constitution, our people and our freedom. to protect and defend that is our first responsibility. and our democracy requires that we each uphold the duty of keeping americans...
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so every president is forced to renew the mortgage, the debt ceiling of the united states. i think under president ronald reagan it was down over and over again, many times without even a record voavment bu vote. in a matter of 60 days or so, we'll face another need to renew america's mortgage; in other words, the full faith and credit of the united states government of the and that is going to be contentious, a matter of debate. at the same time, the continuing resolution, our temporary spending bill, expires. at the same time, the sequestration conviction in, which is -- sequestration kicks in, which is automatic spending cuts. so we'll have another challenge. let's hope we learned a lesson from this one. the american people are sick and tired of incompetence and political posturing and failure of congress to come together on a bipartisan basis to some of a problem. and they want us to get the problem solved and get this nation moving forward. in the early morning hours in the national w senate, we finald it. now i hope the house will do the same, follow the senate exampl
so every president is forced to renew the mortgage, the debt ceiling of the united states. i think under president ronald reagan it was down over and over again, many times without even a record voavment bu vote. in a matter of 60 days or so, we'll face another need to renew america's mortgage; in other words, the full faith and credit of the united states government of the and that is going to be contentious, a matter of debate. at the same time, the continuing resolution, our temporary...
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that was a dichotomy set up by the united states supreme court. if they are in common use like handguns we have to go to the second step of the analysis. if they are dangerous and unusual weapons like machine gun, the analysis would stop there. assault weapons are pretty commonplace. they become popular and firearms in a gun rights community. there are apparently tens of millions of these firearms out there, arguably they are commonly used, but one argument is while they are common they are not commonly used for the core purpose of the second amendment, self-defense. they are poor self-defense weapons. it is hard to maneuver in the home, and projectiles are propelled of such a rate they are likely to pose dangers and who people as they go through walls, endangering family members or neighbors. if that is right, assault weapons would not be thought to be within the scope of the second amendment, and yet i should admit we talked extensively that there are some reasonable arguments you could make against an assault weapons ban. an assault weapons ban
that was a dichotomy set up by the united states supreme court. if they are in common use like handguns we have to go to the second step of the analysis. if they are dangerous and unusual weapons like machine gun, the analysis would stop there. assault weapons are pretty commonplace. they become popular and firearms in a gun rights community. there are apparently tens of millions of these firearms out there, arguably they are commonly used, but one argument is while they are common they are not...
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what did the united states do there? when i became secretary of state, i recommitted american money to the forces. the report to train the ugandas and burundis and others. we worked with the djiboutis. it took time. we had the boots of our american soldiers and diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda and what we have indo is recognize we are for a long-term struggle here. that means we have to pay attention to places that historically we have not chosen to or had to. i would hope this committee can make that case to the rest of congress. we are now looking at troops coming from other neighboring african countries. we can't just send them into mali. doey don't have training to that. we will have to work with other partners to train and equip them and sustain them, just like we did with troops in somalia. we have a chance to really continue on a positive track their but it did not happen by accident it took american money, american experience. we have to make the decision we will do the same
what did the united states do there? when i became secretary of state, i recommitted american money to the forces. the report to train the ugandas and burundis and others. we worked with the djiboutis. it took time. we had the boots of our american soldiers and diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda and what we have indo is recognize we are for a long-term struggle here. that means we have to pay attention to places that historically we have not chosen to or had...
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-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks dot have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a pathway that makes sense. we ought to pass this and pass it quickly. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i now yield one minute to mr. becerra, a member of our committee, and chairman of our caucus. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. becerra: you buy a house, you pay your mortgage. well, at least in this bill for three or four months. you want your kids to go to college, y take out a student loan, and you'll tell the bank, i'll pay for
-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks dot have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a...
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many parts of the western united states were devastated by wildfires last summer. there were over 100,000 acres of land as well as over 600 homes destroyed in these fires. the program will help communities and others of the united states rebuild and prevent future damage to people and property. unfortunately this bipartisan amendment offered with other members of the colorado delegation did not get through the rules committee process and so it will not be considered on the house floor today. the tragedy caused by hurricane sandy necessitates assistance from the federal government. but it's also important that disaster assistance be available to other areas that experience natural disasters. particularly those when it comes to federal lands. i ask the chairman to consider working with me and other members for wildfire restoration. mr. rogers: will the gentleman yield? mr. gardner: i will yield. mr. rogers: first i want to thank the gentleman from colorado for his work on the emergency watershed program. i'm aware of the need for this assistance and i look forward to
many parts of the western united states were devastated by wildfires last summer. there were over 100,000 acres of land as well as over 600 homes destroyed in these fires. the program will help communities and others of the united states rebuild and prevent future damage to people and property. unfortunately this bipartisan amendment offered with other members of the colorado delegation did not get through the rules committee process and so it will not be considered on the house floor today....
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contrast that with the statement by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence but that much better than america's on september 16 or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be can dit or avoid misstatement misstatements. secretary clinton what evidence was there that was so compelling it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make the representations about spontaneous protest, anti-muslim videos and the like, despite evidence and statements of libya's own president to the contrary? she makes the statement on affirmative act on her part, where was the compelling evidence and what was it? >> congressman, i was not involved in the so-called "talking points" process. my understanding it was a typical process trying to get to the best information available. they are as i understand it working with the committee of jurisdiction to try to unpack that. i will say those including ambassador rice who spoke publicly to this terrible incident had the same information from the intelligence c
contrast that with the statement by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence but that much better than america's on september 16 or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be can dit or avoid misstatement misstatements. secretary clinton what evidence was there that was so compelling it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make the representations about spontaneous protest, anti-muslim videos and the like,...
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contrast that with the statements by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence was that much better than america's on september the 16th or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be candid or to avoid misstatements. secretary clinton, what evidence was there that was so compelling that it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make these representations about spontaneous protests, anti-muslim videos and the like despite statements of libyan's president to the contrary. where was the compelling evidence and what was it? >> well, congressman, i was not involved in the so-called talking points process. my understanding is it was a typical process trying to get to the best information available. it was an intelligence product. they are as i again understand it working with their committees of jurisdiction to try to unpack that, but i will say that all of the senior administration officials including ambassador rice who spoke publicly to this terrible incident had the same informatio
contrast that with the statements by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence was that much better than america's on september the 16th or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be candid or to avoid misstatements. secretary clinton, what evidence was there that was so compelling that it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make these representations about spontaneous protests, anti-muslim videos and the like...
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will benefit the united states' economy. in 2010, the oil and natural gas industry added $476 billion to our economy. to top it off, the oil and natural gas industry employs 9.2 million people in america. we are missing out on this opportunity by not exporting l.n.g. we have ignored this opportunity far too long. let's stop relying on middle eastern nations and use more natural gas and export it as l.n.g. that's just the way it is. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. growing up back home on the farm in indiana we all knew that if you don't work, you don't eat. unfortunately that doesn't hold true if you are the majority leader in the united states senate. it's been four years since senate majority leader harry reid has brought a budget to the floor
will benefit the united states' economy. in 2010, the oil and natural gas industry added $476 billion to our economy. to top it off, the oil and natural gas industry employs 9.2 million people in america. we are missing out on this opportunity by not exporting l.n.g. we have ignored this opportunity far too long. let's stop relying on middle eastern nations and use more natural gas and export it as l.n.g. that's just the way it is. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields...
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the right of the citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex. congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. mr. goodlatte: i yield to the gentleman from tennessee, mr. fleischmann. mr. fleischmann: amount 20, section 1. the terms of the president and the vice president shall end at on on the 20th day of january and the terms of senators and representatives at noon on the third day of january of the yearin which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified. and the terms of their successors shall then begin. section 2, the congress shall assemble at least once in every year and such meeting shall begin at noon on the third day of january unless they shall by law appoint a different day. mr. goodlatte: i yield to t gentlewoman from florida, ms. ros-lehtinen. ms. ros-lehtinen: section 3, if, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the president, the president-elect shall have died, the vic president-elect shall become president. if a presid
the right of the citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex. congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. mr. goodlatte: i yield to the gentleman from tennessee, mr. fleischmann. mr. fleischmann: amount 20, section 1. the terms of the president and the vice president shall end at on on the 20th day of january and the terms of senators and representatives at noon on the third...
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there was a jewish community living in the united states. this is complicated for a number of people. i think the broader question of, can't we all get together? these are states with objectives, legitimate concerns about security in the region and how america places its equities in the world. that is why these debates and discussions are important. "we don't know the outcome. there is no easy answer. host: we want to share with you what he said. senator chuck hagel back in 2007, a congressional hearing in which he reacted to the announcement of what was called the surge, the increase of troops, and what it meant for the u.s.. >> i do not agree with that escalation. i would further note that when you say, as you have here this morning, that we need to address and help the iraqis and pay attention to the fact that iraqis are being killed, madam secretary, iraqis are killing iraqis. we are in a civil war. the sectarian violence, out of control iraqi-on-iraqi. worse, it is inter-sectarian violence. shia killing shia. to ask our young men and wo
there was a jewish community living in the united states. this is complicated for a number of people. i think the broader question of, can't we all get together? these are states with objectives, legitimate concerns about security in the region and how america places its equities in the world. that is why these debates and discussions are important. "we don't know the outcome. there is no easy answer. host: we want to share with you what he said. senator chuck hagel back in 2007, a...
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they got always bless the united states of america. my colleague, the speaker of the house john boehner. [applause] >> thank you. leader pelosi, thank you for your kind words. members of the house and the senate, my wife debbie who is with us today, thankfully the girls are working. and all of you and our fellow countrymen, we meet again at democracy's great port of call. every two years, at this hour, the constitution brings a new order to this house, and it is an interlude for reflection. a glimpse of old truths. and to add new members and their families, let me just say welcome. [applause] i know you are feeling a bit all struck at this moment. history runs through this building. now you are among a select few to share in this privilege. for those of you who are returning, who have walked these aisles before, it may be in this time we get a little all struck again -- awestruck again. the way our founders envisioned it, the republic will be led by citizens who recognize that the blessings that we received by governing ourselves, and
they got always bless the united states of america. my colleague, the speaker of the house john boehner. [applause] >> thank you. leader pelosi, thank you for your kind words. members of the house and the senate, my wife debbie who is with us today, thankfully the girls are working. and all of you and our fellow countrymen, we meet again at democracy's great port of call. every two years, at this hour, the constitution brings a new order to this house, and it is an interlude for...
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these are fine additions to the united states senate. and senator klobuchar and senator coons on the senate judiciary committee and one of the most knowledgeable senators we have an immigration policy and as you can see, it's terrific reader and many other ways. we send a strong message that both sides can come by just one of our country's most urgent economic needs. yesterday, eight of our colleagues and build a framework for nation's immigration system. i commend them for their willingness to work in a bipartisan way to reform our immigration laws. it's very much needed. one of the leaders is around senator rubio as well as senator schumer and senator mccain and others as well but i hate to not mention, but you get the point. similarly, the work of senators klobuchar, rubio, coons and i have done in the chi-squared was no easy task and represents negotiations with interested stakeholders and garnered as you can see widespread industry support. i hope that our language to reform the high skilled immigration system is considered by this
these are fine additions to the united states senate. and senator klobuchar and senator coons on the senate judiciary committee and one of the most knowledgeable senators we have an immigration policy and as you can see, it's terrific reader and many other ways. we send a strong message that both sides can come by just one of our country's most urgent economic needs. yesterday, eight of our colleagues and build a framework for nation's immigration system. i commend them for their willingness to...
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not attacked the united states. before 9/11, 2001, we had not been attacks on our homeland since pearl harbor. you cannot say because they have not done something, they will not do it. this is a criminal enterprise. make no mistake. we have got to have a better strategy. not only a strategy that understand making it possible for these governments to defend itself better, for people to understand and agree with us that they can bolster democracy and try to give these arab resolutions a chance to succeed. >> thank you. >> thank you for your service. not attacked the united states. thank you for the kindness you have shown the committee over the time you have been there. i appreciate you facilitating meetings for us. moving to the issues at hand, this morning, the national media is reporting that a number of the attackers in algeria are people who participated in the attack in the benghazi. can you confirm that for us? >> i cannot confirm it. i can give you the background that i was able to obtain. this information is
not attacked the united states. before 9/11, 2001, we had not been attacks on our homeland since pearl harbor. you cannot say because they have not done something, they will not do it. this is a criminal enterprise. make no mistake. we have got to have a better strategy. not only a strategy that understand making it possible for these governments to defend itself better, for people to understand and agree with us that they can bolster democracy and try to give these arab resolutions a chance to...
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the united states house has repeatedly passed budgets. the senate refused to even bring one up in committee or on the floor for over two years now. and so they passed a -- they've said they're raising the debt limit for about three months but they have declared that the senate doesn't get paid until we have a budget. well, there's no punishment in the bill. i was a former federal prosecutor for almost 15 years and try -- know how to read a code. has no penalty. says says congress -- said the senate should bring up a budget, it should complete that budget process in committee by april 1 and then the full senate should take it up and it should be completed by april 15 in the senate. it's given priority, 50 hours of debate, unlimited virtually amendments, an opportunity to really debate the financial condition of america. and that's why it hasn't happened. senator reid, the democratic leader for the last several years has said it's foolish to have a budget. what he meant was, it's foolish politically. because when you bring up a budget, this
the united states house has repeatedly passed budgets. the senate refused to even bring one up in committee or on the floor for over two years now. and so they passed a -- they've said they're raising the debt limit for about three months but they have declared that the senate doesn't get paid until we have a budget. well, there's no punishment in the bill. i was a former federal prosecutor for almost 15 years and try -- know how to read a code. has no penalty. says says congress -- said the...
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in that same period of time, 144 united states soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. instead of continuously cringing as these attacks -- at these attacks in disbelief every time we read them, it is time to curb the pat herb of violence that's made the inner city streets more violent than our very own battlefield. today marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific mass shootings in our nation's history. on this day i personally think about the innocent 20 children whose lives were prematurely taken at a peaceful elementary school and i wonder what the difference in the world would be if those 20 children -- for those 20 children and what it could have been that they helped to make it that day we realized we had seen this too many times before. mass shootings grab our attention by surprise and everyone that -- and every one that we see we feel a sense of deja vu. at first, people's position and passion for change is reignited and the driving force of action is full throttling. -- full throttle. but as weeks go by, the clamor guys -- dies down. the memory of the vi
in that same period of time, 144 united states soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. instead of continuously cringing as these attacks -- at these attacks in disbelief every time we read them, it is time to curb the pat herb of violence that's made the inner city streets more violent than our very own battlefield. today marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific mass shootings in our nation's history. on this day i personally think about the innocent 20 children whose lives were...
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so should this congress of the united states. each day that we delay getting our fiscal house in order, we threaten the safety and well being of those we love and care about the most. we threaten the opportunity and promise of future generations by eliminating the resources we have to invest in infrastructure and education. mr. speaker, as i said earlier, the truth is that it's time for us to stop spending money we simply do not have. as big as our national debt may be, americans have always been able to come together and solve big pobs. i thank the good people of wrin for electing me to listen to their needs and bring good hoosier common sense to washington. i look forward to working on their behalf in this congress and to tackle our most serious issues. ladies and gentlemen, the clock is ticking. let's get to work. i yield back to my honorable colleague in the state of indiana. mr. messer: thank you. i say with great pride, honorable colleague, that we do it better in indiana. i worked with then-state representative walorski an
so should this congress of the united states. each day that we delay getting our fiscal house in order, we threaten the safety and well being of those we love and care about the most. we threaten the opportunity and promise of future generations by eliminating the resources we have to invest in infrastructure and education. mr. speaker, as i said earlier, the truth is that it's time for us to stop spending money we simply do not have. as big as our national debt may be, americans have always...
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by and large, the united states is a nation of immigrants. built, enriched and strengthened by men, women and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold action for comprehensive immigration reform. today we take an oath to protect and defend our constitution, our people and our freedom. to protect and defend, that is our first responsibility. and our democracy requires that we each uphold the duty of keeping americans safe in their homes and their schools and in their neighborhoods. as we mourn the families of newtown, we mow that ensuring the safety of all americans would be a truly meaningful tribute to the children and teachers of sandy hook elementary school. for the strength of our democracy, for the sake of our children, let us work together to protect and defend all of our people. in the same year that president lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation, the statue of freedom was unveiled atop the capitol dome. and it continues, that dome continues to be a be
by and large, the united states is a nation of immigrants. built, enriched and strengthened by men, women and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold action for comprehensive immigration reform. today we take an oath to protect and defend our constitution, our people and our freedom. to protect and defend, that is our first responsibility. and our democracy requires that we each uphold the duty of keeping americans...
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that drove up the cost of borrowing in the united states. that drove up the borrowing cost of corporations. that drove up the costs of counties and cities that we represent. and we're told again that should we falter on the credit debt of the united states, that we can expect a downgrade and we can expect a further downgrade in cities and counties all over the country. and somehow we're supposed to believe this is a good plan. what this plan does -- can i have three additional minutes? mr. mcgovern: i yield the gentleman two additional minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. miller: what this plan does is hold the jobs of american families and working people all across this had country, it holds them hostage. it holds them hostage to the passage of this legislation. it holds them hostage 90 days from now. this bill says if you don't vote for the ryan budget, because we know the votes are on the other side of the aisle to pass the ryan budget, then we go back to putting the credit of the united state
that drove up the cost of borrowing in the united states. that drove up the borrowing cost of corporations. that drove up the costs of counties and cities that we represent. and we're told again that should we falter on the credit debt of the united states, that we can expect a downgrade and we can expect a further downgrade in cities and counties all over the country. and somehow we're supposed to believe this is a good plan. what this plan does -- can i have three additional minutes? mr....
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-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taxpayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks don't have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a pathway that makes sense. we ought to pass this and pass it quickly. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i now yield one minute to mr. becerra, a member of our committee, and chairman of our caucus. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. becerra: you buy a house, you pay your mortgage. well, at least in this bill for three or four months. you want your kids to go to college, you take out a student loan, and you'll tell the bank, i'll p
-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taxpayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks don't have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a...
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take the issue of the future of our united kingdom. many people say to me well, obviously you just have to ignore what is happening in scotland, and the fact that i said no. if the scottish people have voted for an s. as mp government the west mr. barletta should be constructed. we should trust the people, given that choice. that is why there will be a referendum on whether scotland states and the united kingdom, and i passionately believe that it showed and i hope that it will. and i think it's the same in some ways on this issue. you can put your head in the sand, you can pretend that some of this issue will go away, and that somehow if this will turn out all right. i think that is simply incredible. there's a huge debate underway about britain's place in europe. there's massive change coming in terms of the european union and single currency. the right answer, the bold patch, the answer international interest is to get out there, shake the debate, when for britain, put it to the british people and secure our economic or political fu
take the issue of the future of our united kingdom. many people say to me well, obviously you just have to ignore what is happening in scotland, and the fact that i said no. if the scottish people have voted for an s. as mp government the west mr. barletta should be constructed. we should trust the people, given that choice. that is why there will be a referendum on whether scotland states and the united kingdom, and i passionately believe that it showed and i hope that it will. and i think...
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it's important that we recognize that the president of the united states, the vice president of the united states, our leader pelosi here in the congress, and all of the members assembled here are committed to deal for the very first time this horrible gun violence that is going on and deal with it in a meaningful way. so i thank all of the witnesses for being here. i join with all my colleagues in the very importance of this matter. we have at least five members of the house judiciary committee here. and i just want to close with this one point that has now become important. and that is addressing the mental health crisis in our country in which so many people suffer from some form of a mental problem. so i applaud you all for being here, and i look forward to this very important call to action. >> thank you, mr. conyers. i would like to introduce the chair of the task force in the house of representatives, mike thompson of california. >> thank you very much, madam chair. leader pelosi, thank you for organizing today's hearing. thank you to all the witnesses who came to share this your ex
it's important that we recognize that the president of the united states, the vice president of the united states, our leader pelosi here in the congress, and all of the members assembled here are committed to deal for the very first time this horrible gun violence that is going on and deal with it in a meaningful way. so i thank all of the witnesses for being here. i join with all my colleagues in the very importance of this matter. we have at least five members of the house judiciary...
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but finally, the united states must continue to lead. in the middle east, in north africa and around the globe. we've come a long way in the past four years and we cannot afford to retreat now. when america is absent, especially from unstable environments, there are consequences, extremism takes root, our interests suffer and our security at home is threatened. that's why chris stevens went to benghazi in the first place. i asked him to go. during the beginning of the revolution against gaddafi, we needed somebody in benghazi who could begin to build bridges with the insurgents and to begin to demonstrate that america would stand against gaddafi. nobody knew the dangers or the opportunities better than chris. first during the revolution, then during the transition. a weak libyan government, marauding militias, even terrorist groups, a bomb exploded in the parking lot of his hotel. he never wavered, he never asked to come home, he never said let's shut it down, quit and go somewhere else, because he understood it was critical for america
but finally, the united states must continue to lead. in the middle east, in north africa and around the globe. we've come a long way in the past four years and we cannot afford to retreat now. when america is absent, especially from unstable environments, there are consequences, extremism takes root, our interests suffer and our security at home is threatened. that's why chris stevens went to benghazi in the first place. i asked him to go. during the beginning of the revolution against...
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nobody had been in or get -- orbit yet from the united states. what kind of rockets can be billed to do it? what is the main principle? he had a great principle -- he was going to build a great spacecraft, but we did not have the rockets to go with it. we needed a rocket that would do everything -- pick people up, land, liftoff, comeback, then back into the ocean again. it was a monster. so he made a rocket that would not be ready until 1970. we had to pick to saturn-5's, one to carry the spacecraft. someone said, wait a minute, if we look at what we want to do is get a man on the moon and bring him back -- let's look at segments of this instead of just one spacecraft to do everything. >> 100 years from now, 200 years from now, are we going to look back at today's space program and say, how primitive? in 200 years willy fly to the moon or mars the way we get to new york or london -- how advanced is this going to get? >> time will tell. the marketplace and the leadership and the politics -- do we want to leave the world? -- lead the world or do we
nobody had been in or get -- orbit yet from the united states. what kind of rockets can be billed to do it? what is the main principle? he had a great principle -- he was going to build a great spacecraft, but we did not have the rockets to go with it. we needed a rocket that would do everything -- pick people up, land, liftoff, comeback, then back into the ocean again. it was a monster. so he made a rocket that would not be ready until 1970. we had to pick to saturn-5's, one to carry the...
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. >>> welcome our viewers in the united states and all around the world. i'm brooke baldwin at the cnn world headquarters in atlanta. >> and i'm jake tapper in washington. any minute inside this room on capitol hill testimony, four months in the making, secretary of state hillary clinton will testify before the house foreign affairs committee about what happened on september 11th of last year, the day when these four americans, ambassador chris stevens, shawn smith, tyrone woods and glen doherty were killed at the u.s. mission in benghazi, libya. >> jake, i want to bring you back in and bring in our chief congressional correspondent dana bash so we can have this whole conversation as we're watching and awaiting the secretary of state there to testify before the house foreign affairs committee. and, dana bash, do we have you seated? >> i am, hi, brooke. >> nice to see you. as we await what will possibly be a little bit more fiery, right, questioning from members of the house as opposed to what we saw with the senate foreign relations committee earlier this
. >>> welcome our viewers in the united states and all around the world. i'm brooke baldwin at the cnn world headquarters in atlanta. >> and i'm jake tapper in washington. any minute inside this room on capitol hill testimony, four months in the making, secretary of state hillary clinton will testify before the house foreign affairs committee about what happened on september 11th of last year, the day when these four americans, ambassador chris stevens, shawn smith, tyrone woods...
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as a woman and as a mom, thank you so much for being a a role model for women not only in the united states but around the world. thank you for your compassion and leadership always. i'm curious. in the past weeks we've seen the french respond decisively to the situation in mali. the african union has fought with in somalia. do you see this as an advancement of multilateralism in combatting islamic extremism in the middle east, in africa? and what more can we ask from allies in that area? >> well, congratulations, grace. that's an excellent question because i think that's exactly what we're coping with right now. i'm very proud of the work we did with african nations to stand up, financially support, and train the force that has driven al shabab out of the dominant position that it had. that meant putting american trainers working with troops from uganda, eventually kenya, advising some other countries that were willing to put in assets, it took money. it took time. but we just recognized the new somali government which could never have been possible without american support and mult
as a woman and as a mom, thank you so much for being a a role model for women not only in the united states but around the world. thank you for your compassion and leadership always. i'm curious. in the past weeks we've seen the french respond decisively to the situation in mali. the african union has fought with in somalia. do you see this as an advancement of multilateralism in combatting islamic extremism in the middle east, in africa? and what more can we ask from allies in that area?...
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the united states gave a wink and a nod to this. i would lick a written answer to that. >> thank you now to the representative from rhode island. >> thank you. >> thank you for your extraordinary service to our country that earned you dope respect and admiration of people all over the world and enhanced america's standing all over the globe. your leadership on enhancing america national security and women's issues are too numerous to list but i thank you for all of your hard work and everything you is done in service to our country. thank you for your testimony today, the terrorist attacks on september 11th in benghazi, libya, resulted in the tragic deaths of ambassador stevens, sean smith, tyrone woods and glen doherty and are constant reminders of the work our diplomats engage in throughout the world. while we cannot eliminate all risks, it is our duty tone act protocols and policies that reduce the risks and provide the resources and support necessary to mitigate and manage the risks. i hope my colleagues consider the review boar
the united states gave a wink and a nod to this. i would lick a written answer to that. >> thank you now to the representative from rhode island. >> thank you. >> thank you for your extraordinary service to our country that earned you dope respect and admiration of people all over the world and enhanced america's standing all over the globe. your leadership on enhancing america national security and women's issues are too numerous to list but i thank you for all of your hard...
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i am not the president of united states. sometimes i think the administration gears up more clearly when you say it publicly than when you say privately. >> 72% of the debt camerican people think the debt ceiling talk should be accompanied by spending cuts. >> democrats are not saying we are not having spending cuts. we have all agreed to over $1 trillion in cuts in the budget control act. we all know this has to be in three parts -- revenue to reduce the deficit, growth to bring money into the treasury, and cuts in establishing our priorities in a way that does not harm our future growth. for example, cuts in education and investment in innovation which i think are a false economy because they reduce the possibilities for growth rather than increase them. none of us is saying we will not talk about spending cuts. >> it has said -- it has been set up as the republicans want bigger spending cuts. >> i think that is a complete manifestation of the philosophy at work on the republican side. if you do not believe in a public rol
i am not the president of united states. sometimes i think the administration gears up more clearly when you say it publicly than when you say privately. >> 72% of the debt camerican people think the debt ceiling talk should be accompanied by spending cuts. >> democrats are not saying we are not having spending cuts. we have all agreed to over $1 trillion in cuts in the budget control act. we all know this has to be in three parts -- revenue to reduce the deficit, growth to bring...
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. >> barack obama will be reelected president of the united states. you will remain in the white house for another four years. >> he had nice words to say about you today for now menu for another term. a lot going on. >> we have a lot going on in the country. i feel privileged and honored. ♪ [applause] >> wow. ladies and gentlemen, we have copies of that dvd, and you can see me later, give me your address. i will send you a copy in the mail just like you got the rules of procedures. you will get it. [laughter] look out for it. before we move to a vote, it is my honor and privilege as the interim chair to talk to you for a few minutes, oh, yes, like every baptist preacher in this room, i was told i could go sl slow, -- and set my you know what down. and i will do that. but i wanted to first of all thank, not just debbie wasserman schultz for her outstanding leadership, it's not often that you get a chance to work with a woman who, in many ways, out works you. a woman who is willing to outfox a fox when i'm just willing to look like a fox. [laughter]
. >> barack obama will be reelected president of the united states. you will remain in the white house for another four years. >> he had nice words to say about you today for now menu for another term. a lot going on. >> we have a lot going on in the country. i feel privileged and honored. ♪ [applause] >> wow. ladies and gentlemen, we have copies of that dvd, and you can see me later, give me your address. i will send you a copy in the mail just like you got the rules...
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that is the united kingdom. we do expect all countries to take the actions of the argentine government into account. they have to make their own assessment of that. i think the -- trying to persuade to spain, for the sake of argument, i do not know they export relevant equipment addition not export. due in the gillard -- there would be a large argument for no particular benefit. i do not think other u.k. countries regularly adopt this position. would bet think that a very productive use of our time. >> does the department have any figures for the number of u.k. exports being restricted by this decision? >> there were 37 standard that is -- standard licenses revoked which covered components, but their aircraft, the naval vessels, software from military to medications, equipment. the amounts were very small. less than 2 million pounds in the last year. other ministers regularly agreed. given the change and the position adopted in the 1990's not to have any exports, that was not out of date. that the amounts involv
that is the united kingdom. we do expect all countries to take the actions of the argentine government into account. they have to make their own assessment of that. i think the -- trying to persuade to spain, for the sake of argument, i do not know they export relevant equipment addition not export. due in the gillard -- there would be a large argument for no particular benefit. i do not think other u.k. countries regularly adopt this position. would bet think that a very productive use of our...
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some day will come from the united states of america. it's not going to come from canada. >> imagine indeed a world without religious faith, not just no place of worship, no prayer, no scripture, but no men or women who because of their faith dedicating their lives to others. >> once you assume a create around a plan, it makes us objects in a cruel experiment and over us to supervise this is installed a celestial dictatorship, a kind of define define -- divine north korea. >> i can't believe i'm about to say this but dr. kissinger, you have six minutes. >> would africa be better off if china didn't invest there? >> i'm not saying -- >> would africa be better if china wasn't its biggest trading partner? that's the hypocritical argument that if i were chinese i would find quite annoying. >> you're obviously finding it annoying even though you're not chinese. >> ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the munk debates on iran. this is the munk debate on iran's nuclear ambitions. i'm rudyard griffith. it's my privilege to both organize these series
some day will come from the united states of america. it's not going to come from canada. >> imagine indeed a world without religious faith, not just no place of worship, no prayer, no scripture, but no men or women who because of their faith dedicating their lives to others. >> once you assume a create around a plan, it makes us objects in a cruel experiment and over us to supervise this is installed a celestial dictatorship, a kind of define define -- divine north korea. >>...
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the invasion of the united states. we're still searching for those weapons. they didn't exist. thousands of americans lost their lives. we could have a hearing on that if you'd like. but the point i'm trying to get to is two extraordinarily talented individuals, admiral mullen and ambassador pickering did a thorough review and found shortcomings in our protection of our people overseas and reported them honestly. you not only initiated that review, you accepted its findings in its totality. no cover-up and an attempt to be totally honest and be sure a tragedy like this never occurs again. the second point i would like to make is this, some on the committee have already criticized the notion that this is about money. they might argue you can't solve a problem by throwing money at it. madam secretary, you can't solve a problem by throwing money at it unless the problem is lack of money. what i understand you to testify is you have asked this congress for authority to transfer existing funds to protect ambassadors and diplomatic personnel around the world and you've been refused b
the invasion of the united states. we're still searching for those weapons. they didn't exist. thousands of americans lost their lives. we could have a hearing on that if you'd like. but the point i'm trying to get to is two extraordinarily talented individuals, admiral mullen and ambassador pickering did a thorough review and found shortcomings in our protection of our people overseas and reported them honestly. you not only initiated that review, you accepted its findings in its totality. no...
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welcome to the united states senate. over the christmas holidays much of our nation was foikdz on what congress would do to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. what was large-missing from that conversation was how to address the much greater and more damaging problem, our growing national debt. i'm not exactly sure what the definition of fiscal cliff was. i think it is different meanings to different people. we dealt with a portion of the fiscal cliff. a slight delay in skwaeurgs and the consequences -- sequestration and the bush tax cuts expiring on december 31. but the problem, the serious problem is our national debt. last year's budget shortfall reached $1.1 trillion, the fourth straight year of trillion-dollar deficit spending. this out-of-control government spending increased our national debt to a record $16 trillion, which is more than the entire u.s. economy produced in goods and services in the entire year of 2012. last week secretary geithner notified congress that government will reach its borrowing limit as so
welcome to the united states senate. over the christmas holidays much of our nation was foikdz on what congress would do to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. what was large-missing from that conversation was how to address the much greater and more damaging problem, our growing national debt. i'm not exactly sure what the definition of fiscal cliff was. i think it is different meanings to different people. we dealt with a portion of the fiscal cliff. a slight delay in skwaeurgs and the...
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the united states notified to the libyan government the specific names of people who were serving in libya in both tripoli and in benghazi. that in no way affected the legal obligation of libya under the vienna convention. the problem as i said, was not their willingness, it was their capacity. as you know from the first time chris stevens arrived before the fall of gadhafi, relied not on any libyan governmental security but on the february 17th brigade and then we supplemented that after gad half halffy's fall with ds agents and private security contractors. there was no effect on anything from the libyan government that was related to that. however, we do think that needs to be looked at going forward. the arb made a very important point. that the so-called temporary nature of the mission did prove to be confusing to people down the chain responsible for reading those cables, we get about, i don't know, how many millions of cables do we get. i have to confess, i do not read all the cables that come into the state department. that's why we have a huge workforce of people who are giv
the united states notified to the libyan government the specific names of people who were serving in libya in both tripoli and in benghazi. that in no way affected the legal obligation of libya under the vienna convention. the problem as i said, was not their willingness, it was their capacity. as you know from the first time chris stevens arrived before the fall of gadhafi, relied not on any libyan governmental security but on the february 17th brigade and then we supplemented that after gad...
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the united states give a wink and a nod to this and i'd like a written answer to that, mr. chairman. >> thank you. we'll go now to mr. sicilini from rhode island. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you madam secretary for your extraordinary service to our country. that has earned you the deep respect and admiration of people all over the world and has enhanced america's standing all over the globe. your leadership on women's issues, lbgt equality, supporting emerging democracies and enhancing national security are too numerous to list. but i want to begin by thanking you for all your hard work in everything you have done in service of our country. thank you also for your testimony today. the terrorist attacks on september 11th in benghazi, libya, resulted in the tragic deaths of ambassador stevens, shawn smith, tyrone woods. and these are constant reminders of the dangerous work our diplomats engage in every single day all throughout the world. while we cannot eliminate all risks, we are to provide all the resources and support necessary to help mitigate and manage those ris
the united states give a wink and a nod to this and i'd like a written answer to that, mr. chairman. >> thank you. we'll go now to mr. sicilini from rhode island. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you madam secretary for your extraordinary service to our country. that has earned you the deep respect and admiration of people all over the world and has enhanced america's standing all over the globe. your leadership on women's issues, lbgt equality, supporting emerging democracies and...
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finally, the united states must continue to lead. in the mideast, in north africa and around the globe. we have come a long way in the past four years and cannot afford to retreat now. when america is absent, especially from unstable environments, there consequences. extremism takes root and our security at home is threatened. that's why chris stevens went to benghazi in the first place. i asked him to go. during the beginning of the revolution against gadhafi, we needed somebody in benghazi who could begin to build bridges with the insurgents and to begin to demonstrate that america would stand against gadhafi. nobody knew the dangers or the opportunities better than chris. first during the revolution, then during the transition. a weak libyan government and militias and terrorist groups, a bomb exploded in the parking lot of his hotel. he never wavered. he never asked to come home. he never said let's shut it down, quit, and go somewhere else. he understood it was critical for america to be represented in that place at that pivotal
finally, the united states must continue to lead. in the mideast, in north africa and around the globe. we have come a long way in the past four years and cannot afford to retreat now. when america is absent, especially from unstable environments, there consequences. extremism takes root and our security at home is threatened. that's why chris stevens went to benghazi in the first place. i asked him to go. during the beginning of the revolution against gadhafi, we needed somebody in benghazi...
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senator hagel agreed publicly that the united states is a bully. i assume that our reliance on unilateral sanctions when necessary may tp*eut his definition -- may fit his definition of bully. i cannot possibly agree. a third track of a comprehensive approach to this crucial problem is open discussion of an early preparation for military options. it has become increasingly clear over the past several years that diplomacy and sanctions alone are too weak to compel iranian compliance with the international community's demands. a frank discussion of military options and preparations give credibility to the rest of our strategy. no one should suppose that these steps mean anything other than preparing the ground for the logical necessary access to measures of last resort. at the bipartisan policy center, i participated in an exhaustive analysis of all the means and consequences of potential military action against iran's nuclear weapons program. there were no war advocates among us. nevertheless, if it is true that a nuclear weapons-capable iran is una
senator hagel agreed publicly that the united states is a bully. i assume that our reliance on unilateral sanctions when necessary may tp*eut his definition -- may fit his definition of bully. i cannot possibly agree. a third track of a comprehensive approach to this crucial problem is open discussion of an early preparation for military options. it has become increasingly clear over the past several years that diplomacy and sanctions alone are too weak to compel iranian compliance with the...
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to unit to unit, and there's -- i guess it's a navy term, scuttlebutt? [laughter] >> yes. >> that follows them. and how is all that handled? i mean, to protect people? because if you don't do that, don't you discourage those kinds of claims? >> unrestricted report, first of all, the report itself is documented on a dd form 2910, a reporting preference form. and the only person that gets a copy of that form is the sexual assault response coordinator that you spoke to and the victim. and it does not go into a personnel file, it does not follow someone throughout their career. whether you report an unrestricted report or you give a restricted report, either one. we keep a copy of the dd form 2910 for unrestrict thed cases in our -- unrestricted cases in our defense sexual assault incident database. >> is there any kind of discipline for people who perpetuate -- i mean, i guess it's very difficult, but if i'm in a unit and i go to another unit and there's somebody there from when i filed an unrestricted claim and it gets around, i could, i guess, get ostraci
to unit to unit, and there's -- i guess it's a navy term, scuttlebutt? [laughter] >> yes. >> that follows them. and how is all that handled? i mean, to protect people? because if you don't do that, don't you discourage those kinds of claims? >> unrestricted report, first of all, the report itself is documented on a dd form 2910, a reporting preference form. and the only person that gets a copy of that form is the sexual assault response coordinator that you spoke to and the...
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the united states and just the way it works if the united states whispers something here, it becomes a roar in venezuela. it is a magnifying impact, which the government of venezuela of course uses and likes to do that. they are in fact the magnifier. >> are you good? >> i'm good. >> i have a lot of additional questions and i know all of you do, too. this is been from my perspective an interesting conversation, and a lot of things that we could continue to explore. let's see what's on all of your minds. what i would like you to do this once you have been identified, i would like you to wait for the microphone, and also then identify yourself by name and organization, and if the question is directed to a particular panelist, please identify that panelist. i really want to insist that these are questions, not statements. simply limit yourself to questions and then we will go right here, please. >> thank you. i'm a retired officer currently working in honduras for the state department. >> is a microphone on? can you hear? okay. >> other question about the economic impact of the change o
the united states and just the way it works if the united states whispers something here, it becomes a roar in venezuela. it is a magnifying impact, which the government of venezuela of course uses and likes to do that. they are in fact the magnifier. >> are you good? >> i'm good. >> i have a lot of additional questions and i know all of you do, too. this is been from my perspective an interesting conversation, and a lot of things that we could continue to explore. let's see...
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because that is not what we have right now in the united states. what we have, in fact, is a system and senate discuss, it's startling when i heard this. the nation has a demand nearly for 120,000 computer science engineers, but our universities only produce 40,000 people. this is an indictment of our educational system. we need to fix that. we need to get to a point in this country where we have 120,000 people graduating to meet the demand. but in the short term right now we have to deal with the fact that of those 80,000 jobs, those 80,000 graduates are not created here, those jobs are still going to exist. they're just not going to exist here. these companies are not going to wait for us to produce more graduates. these companies are not going to wait for us to fix our immigration system. they have a business to run and if they can't find the people they need to fill these jobs, they will just send those jobs to another country. let me to you what that means in practical terms. the high-paying jobs in these industries will be paying the taxes to
because that is not what we have right now in the united states. what we have, in fact, is a system and senate discuss, it's startling when i heard this. the nation has a demand nearly for 120,000 computer science engineers, but our universities only produce 40,000 people. this is an indictment of our educational system. we need to fix that. we need to get to a point in this country where we have 120,000 people graduating to meet the demand. but in the short term right now we have to deal with...
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they differ all across the united states but in many cases there is more than one entrance. every classroom has an outdoor entrance. where are you going to put your arm the guard, which end of the school would you like him? there are estimates it's like $18 billion to put an armed guard in every school. i don't think that is productive. i will tell you what i think is productive, and it gets back to the mental health situation and the counselors situation. you need a safe haven for doctors and counselors because of a counselor goes and finds out that she can talk -- my sister in law has been a counselor for 40 years or so. you can tell if there is an inclination in a child just as you heard from some of the people here that he's got to do something possibly a little strange. one kid i heard about wrote bomb on his desk. that would enlighten me to say i hope he's not going to blow us up, but most counselors today, and many doctors are afraid to report, therefore it never gets to the national database because they are worried about being sued. in my state it's particularly one
they differ all across the united states but in many cases there is more than one entrance. every classroom has an outdoor entrance. where are you going to put your arm the guard, which end of the school would you like him? there are estimates it's like $18 billion to put an armed guard in every school. i don't think that is productive. i will tell you what i think is productive, and it gets back to the mental health situation and the counselors situation. you need a safe haven for doctors and...
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later that evening she spoke with the president of the united states. she said there was no decision to withold the support to besieged staffers. here she is again. >> i do feel responsible. i feel responsible for the nearly 70,000 people who work for the state department. i take it very seriously. but the specific security requests pertaining to benghazi, you know, were handled by the security professionals in the department. i didn't see those requests. they didn't come to me. i didn't approve them. i didn't deny them. that's obviously one of the findings that ambassador pickering and admiral mullen made at that, you know, these requests don't ordinarily come to the secretary of state. >> reporter: asked if it was she who made the decision to send u.n. ambassador susan rice onto the sunday talk shows in the aftermath of the attacks. she said she did not make that decision, heather. heather: doug, we watched the testimony today. secretary clinton, she was, you could say, quite testy at times. what's is the response to that. >> reporter: testy, emotiona
later that evening she spoke with the president of the united states. she said there was no decision to withold the support to besieged staffers. here she is again. >> i do feel responsible. i feel responsible for the nearly 70,000 people who work for the state department. i take it very seriously. but the specific security requests pertaining to benghazi, you know, were handled by the security professionals in the department. i didn't see those requests. they didn't come to me. i didn't...
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now here we are in the united states. i know you're going to continue covering this for us. >> i have another big story, the gripping tale of a rising football star and it's made its rounds on tv and it's sailing into a brand new chapter this morning. two words describe what's in store for manti te'o, katie couric. she scored the big interview with the note ter dame linebacker. in the first teaser bytes to be released he's admitting that he lied about the girl. but, this is a big but,'s saying only briefly he lied only briefly after he learned that she didn't exist. remember, te'o said he was duped into believing his ontlien girlfriend was real, a girl he never met, a girl who died of cancer? abc's good morning america aired this this morning. >> this girl who i committed myself to died on september 12th. now i get a phone call on september 6th saying that she's alive and that i'm going to be put on tv two days later and they asked me the same questions. what would you do? >> what would you do, l.z. granderson? we only ha
now here we are in the united states. i know you're going to continue covering this for us. >> i have another big story, the gripping tale of a rising football star and it's made its rounds on tv and it's sailing into a brand new chapter this morning. two words describe what's in store for manti te'o, katie couric. she scored the big interview with the note ter dame linebacker. in the first teaser bytes to be released he's admitting that he lied about the girl. but, this is a big but,'s...
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and what did the united states do there? you know, when i became secretary of state, i recommitted american money to the amazon forces. we looked to retrain the ugandans and it took time. there was -- there were no shortcuts but we had literally the boots of our american soldiers and the boots of american diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda and what we have to do is recognize we're in for a long-term struggle here. and that means we've got to pay attention to places that historically we have not chosen to or had to. so i would hope that this committee can make that case to the rest of the congress. we're now looking at, you know, troops coming from other neighboring african countries. we can't just send them into mali. they don't have training to do that. we're going to have to work with other partners to train them and equip them and then to sustain them just like we did with the troops in somalia. so, you know, four years ago alshobob was one of the biggest threats to not only east africa
and what did the united states do there? you know, when i became secretary of state, i recommitted american money to the amazon forces. we looked to retrain the ugandans and it took time. there was -- there were no shortcuts but we had literally the boots of our american soldiers and the boots of american diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda and what we have to do is recognize we're in for a long-term struggle here. and that means we've got to pay attention to...
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my question is regarding the debt and deficit issues of the united states. do you think how the united states can do spending cuts properly, but minimize effect on economic growth at the same time? thank you. >> you know, the obvious response to that is timing. spending cuts are necessary, it's obvious. they should be anchored in the medium term. they should be sufficiently solid as to remove the uncertainty around them, and they should clearly touch on entitlements among other things. >> perhaps we can take maybe two more questions. let's go to the front here. >> front row. >> front, thank you. >> hello, i'm mike from greece, but i have a question not on greece, but -- [inaudible] >> traveling south. >> yeah. they don't want the imf to participate in the program. can you tell us why two months after the statement that you issued in november, we have no deal yet between cypress? thank you. >> you know, we -- the imf has been engaged, and we have, indeed, sent the mission on the ground, and we have had a dialogue with the cypress authorities. the building blo
my question is regarding the debt and deficit issues of the united states. do you think how the united states can do spending cuts properly, but minimize effect on economic growth at the same time? thank you. >> you know, the obvious response to that is timing. spending cuts are necessary, it's obvious. they should be anchored in the medium term. they should be sufficiently solid as to remove the uncertainty around them, and they should clearly touch on entitlements among other things....